This story is from October 28, 2023

Telangana will have backward class CM if BJP wins poll: Amit Shah

In an effort to secure the substantial support of the Backward Class voters, which make up over 50% in Telangana, Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced on Friday that if the BJP triumphs in the November 30 state assembly election, a leader from this community would be chosen as the chief minister, according to Sribala Vadlapatla's report. Shah questioned CM K Chandrasekhar Rao, reminding him of his commitment to appoint a Dalit as the CM of Telangana. He also highlighted that Prime Minister Modi had established the National Commission for Backward Classes constitutionally.
Telangana will have backward class CM if BJP wins poll: Amit Shah
Union home minister Amit Shah at a public meeting ahead of Telangana Assembly elections (PTI Photo)
HYDERABAD: In a bid to attract the sizeable Backward Class votes (over 50%) in Telangana, Union home minister Amit Shah on Friday declared that a leader from the community would be made CM if BJP wins the November 30 assembly state election.
Shah asked CM K Chandrasekhar Rao if he had forgotten his pledge to appoint a Dalit as CM of Telangana.
Addressing a public meeting in Suryapet, Shah said: "The two parties (BRS & Congress) work only for the welfare of their own families.
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KCR is always thinking of making his son, K T Rama Rao, chief minister. Sonia Gandhi is always worried about making her son the PM. Please bless BJP in the ensuing election."
Shah said PM Modi had ensured that National Commission for Backward Classes was in place constitutionally, for the first time since Independence.
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